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Oregon Reinstates Misdemeanor for Hard Drug Possession, Introduces Deflection Programs

Name: Oregon Reinstates Misdemeanor for Hard Drug Possession, Introduces Deflection Programs
Uploaded: 2024-09-02T18:00:00-07:00
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended Sunday, as a new law reinstates misdemeanor charges for hard drug possession. The law also introduces deflection programs offering treatment instead of jail time. Critics say more resources are needed for lasting change.

By: NBC Palm Springs

September 2, 2024

Oregon drug decriminalizationMeasure 110 rollbackhard drug possessionmisdemeanor chargesdrug deflection programsGovernor Tina Kotektreatment instead of jail

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